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INTERVIEW
Interview is an important column of China Christian Daily providing original interviews and translations of original writing on Christians in China and abroad. It covers world church leaders, ministry heads, laypersons, and professionals.

Rev. Lam Thien Loc, Vice General Secretary of the Vietnam Evangelical Alliance: The Church Has Grown Through Unity

Rev. Lam Thien Loc is an evangelical leader from Vietnam. He is the vice general secretary and director of education of the Vietnam Evangelical Alliance (VEA) and served as a translator during the large-scale evangelistic crusades held in Vietnam in 2023 and 2024 by Franklin Graham. In a recent interview with China Christian Daily, Rev. Lam shared insights about the situation of evangelical churches in Vietnam.

Faith in Hymns, Witness in Words: Reflections on Sacred Music Ministry by Sun Zhipeng

Brother Sun Zhipeng has devoted many years to collecting, organizing, and writing about sacred music. His works include Notes on the Lyrics of The Chinese New Hymnal, An Introduction to The Chinese New Hymnal, and Historical Background and Reference Materials on the Supplement to The Chinese New Hymnal. He also shares his reflections and biblical insights through online platforms and published writings. This article explores his journey and reflections on his ministry in sacred music and the written word.

Interview With Dr. Andrew Kwok: Genuine Encounters Between People Promote Unity and Reconciliation

Andrew Wai-luen Kwok, professor and associate vice-president of Hong Kong Baptist University, also serves as one of the council members of the Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia. Dr. Kwok shares in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily about his efforts in pursuing peace and reconciliation, his reflections on reconciliation, and its practical applications in Hong Kong.

Dr. Nina Balmaceda: Listening to One Another as Path to Reconciliation

Dr. Nina Balmaceda, associate professor and director of the Center for Reconciliation at Duke University’s Divinity School, attended the recent 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI) in Okinawa, Japan. Originally from Peru, Dr. Balmaceda shares in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily about the mission of the center, her reflections on reconciliation in diverse contexts, and her hopes for dialogue between China, the United States, and the global church.

Kenneth Mtata: From Charity to Justice in Ecumenical Diakonia

“Diakonia today looks at how we meet the immediate needs of the people while also addressing the structural issues that cause people to live in injustice, struggle, poverty, and need,” Mtata said in an interview with China Christian Daily about the recent Ecumenical Week in Sweden.
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